September 6, 2020

The Process of Creating an Artwork

Have you ever wondered how does an artwork get materialized from an idea to its final rendition?

Here's how it started

This painting entitled, 'Serenity' started with a simple line drawing. Watch this time lapse video of drawing process to see the beginning of how this painting was created.

Drawing process

Indu Varma- Serenity drawing

Colours Came Next

"Colour is a power which directly influences the soul." Wassily Kandinsky
Indu Varma - Serenity step 1

I wanted this painting to be a mix of figurative and abstract elements. Once the line drawing was done, I chose some calming colours - pale hues of blue, green and yellow. These were applied in layers. Gradually I added texture and added some abstract elements.

Indu Varma - Serenity step 2

Buddha radiates spirituality, beauty and well being for all. Hence, I added some brightness to his face with touches of yellow and gold as the final step. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. What does this communicate to you?

Indu Varma - Serenity Step 3
January 3, 2024

Highlights of 2023

2023 was a year filled with creativity, art exhibitions, donations, and much more. The public art installation 'Sackville: A Visual Snapshot' was unveiled in February and a virtual tour can be done now from this website. Personal growth meant taking online courses and attending workshops.

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April 18, 2023

Sackville Blog 5

How do I depict a group of settlers that lived here in the 17th and 18th century? Representing the Acadians proved to be quite challenging. I couldn’t find images that would tell the story of Acadians and depict their existence in the Tantramar area. There are some paintings by some artists, but not actual photographs.

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